Currently enrolled at Cypress College (with at least 30 transferable units) or California State University, Fullerton. Full-time and part-time students are eligible.

U.S. Citizen, non-citizen national, or foreign national who possesses a visa permitting permanent residence in the United States.1

Low-income background.2

First generation college student3 OR from a racial or ethnic group underrepresented in graduate education.4

1 Individuals with temporary or student visas (e.g., F-1, J-1) or AB-540 undocumented students may participate in the Academy as guests, but will NOT be eligible to receive financial support. DACA students with Social Security Numbers may be eligible to recieve financial support.2 Proof of income must be provided through a Student Aid Report (SAR) form for the current academic year. (FAFSA.ed.gov: What is the Student Aid Report?) Individuals meet the criteria for low-income background if their 2016 annual family income does not exceed the following guidelines.

2016 Poverty Guidelines (200% of Federal Poverty Guidelines)

Persons in family/household

Family Income

1

$23,760

2

$32,040

3

$40,320

4

$48,600

5

$56,880

6

$65,160

7

$73,460

8

$81,780

For each additional person, add

$8,320

SOURCE: Federal Register, Vol. 81, No. 15, January 25, 2016, pp. 4036 - 40373 First-generation college student is defined as a student whose parents did not graduate with a bachelor's degree or higher from the United States before the student started middle school.4 The following ethnic and racial groups are considered underrepresented in graduate education: Black (non-Hispanic), Hispanic, American Indian/Alaskan Native, Southeast Asian, and Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander.

We welcome all students who meet the minimum eligibility criteria.

Still have questions? Email Erin Manalo, Program Manager at emanalo@fullerton.edu to discuss your situation.

Student Commitment

Allied Health Academy students agree to participate in 120 hours of activities during the academic year. See below for the details on the hours requirements.

High School Students:

Magnolia High School

Participate in academic year activities which include:

Study:

Attend 1 College and Career Development workshop per month

Attend at least 2 “AHA Moment” 15-minute sessions per month

Explore:

Attend 2 mandatory field trips per year

Connect:

Attend HAPI-YEP at least 1 time a week for 60 minutes of active participation